New absurd US passport questionnaire

New absurd US passport questionnaire

In addition to providing additional information on the applicant, the questionnaire would seek additional details on the applicant’s friends
and family – i.e. details on pre-natal and post-natal care, the mother's residence one year before and after the applicant’s birth, the names of
those in attendance at the birth and those present for any religious or institutional events surrounding the birth.
"The State Department estimated that the average respondent would be able to compile all this information in just 45 minutes, which is obviously
absurd given the amount of research that is

I apologise if this has been previously posted. A search has yielded no results thus far.
Currently I am to tired to be infuriated by this. However, I'd like to say I am thankful I'm not American or that I don't live in the U.S.A.
This questionare is absurd. What justification are we going to see them use this time? Islamic terrorism? Domestic terrorism? American's hate us for
our freedom?
I don't know what the statistics are for American passport holders are, but I am sure they are low and that this will only make them lower. Stupidity
I tell ya.

The article said new proposed questionaire for some applicants. Apparently is hasn't gone into effect yet. The inssane thing about all of this is it
doesn't affect people coming into the US passports are issued by country of origin. Which means it is for people trying to leave the country or
trying to come back to the US. I guess anyone one can come here we just cant leave.

My thought is that this makes it more difficult to get a passport, which is a device used when EXITING the country. Why would the US want to make it
more difficult for their citizens to exit the country? Maybe they don't want mass emigrations as TSHTF?

Bloody hell the mainstream media must love you people, going off with a knee jerk reaction after only scanning the misleading headline. Dont worry
about the details, the headline is enough to influence you lot.
edit - except for redrose123 who posted while I was typing.

... proposed rules... may require some applicants... ... used to supplement an application for a US passport when the applicant submits citizenship or identity evidence that is insufficient or of
questionable authenticity,

Isnt this a GOOD thing...
That the overwhelming vast majority of applicants DONT need to submit this form?
That if the initial applicantion looks dodgy or fraudulent, that the authorities ask more questions?

My thought is that this makes it more difficult to get a passport, which is a device used when EXITING the country. Why would the US want to make it
more difficult for their citizens to exit the country? Maybe they don't want mass emigrations as TSHTF?

That's about the extent of it. The government only wants control of the taxpayers and their potential assets. Otherwise there would be no borders at
all.

Originally posted by HedyLamarr
I am by no means a Glenn Beck fan, if it's true what he says, it's scary.

Actually for me, his website made things LESS scary.
As he says in the video, his office contacted the State Department....

While not being able to answer a question would not preclude an applicant from being issued a passport, the official said, “Passport
adjudicators will consider the information derived from the form in its entirety to confirm identity and citizenship, the two elements required by law
for U.S. passport issuance.”

So no, you DONT have to completely fill out the form. Every field is not required.

In other words, just like the current procedure where you provide as much extra identity info as you can (that doesnt have a form, you just write it
freehand on whatever scrap of paper you have lying around), but on a form.

Up until going to Glenn Beck's website, I was under the impression (like most) that you had to fill out *all* parts of the form. Now it turns out
you dont. Glenn beck knew that when he made the video... but somehow neglected to say.

I have never left the US and dont plan on doing so. Everything outside the U.S. is prone to regular riots, revolutions, civil unrest, rebel groups,
bombings, kidnapping of Americans and shoddy infrastructure. I dont even have a passport and don't even know how to get one if I wanted to.

I am happy and safe right here in good 'ol United States of America.

Besides, the Solar storms next year will put everyone on Earth back to the 1800's anyways, so I just continue stockpiling supplies till then.

Originally posted by DYepes
I have never left the US and dont plan on doing so. Everything outside the U.S. is prone to regular riots, revolutions, civil unrest, rebel groups,
bombings, kidnapping of Americans and shoddy infrastructure. I dont even have a passport and don't even know how to get one if I wanted to.

I am happy and safe right here in good 'ol United States of America.

Besides, the Solar storms next year will put everyone on Earth back to the 1800's anyways, so I just continue stockpiling supplies till then.

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